McKnight, who also grabbed eight rebounds, has 1,006 points in just 50 games for the Golden Lions after transferring from Itawamba Community College. Charles Jackson had 15 points for UAPB (5-10, 2-0 Southwestern Athletic Conference).

UAPB, which led for most of the game, shot 75 percent (18 of 24) in the second half and its 50 points after the break was the Golden Lions' most in a half this season. They jumped to a 15-0 lead but Alabama State rallied to make it 27-all before Ewuosho hit 1 of 2 free throws with 2:56 left in the first half to give the Hornets their first lead. Gene Davis hit a 3 at the buzzer and ASU scored the first seven second-half points to make it 41-32 before UAPB caught fire.

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